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Berry Global Quality Assurance Inspector in GREENVILLE, South Carolina
Overview
About Berry
At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
The Greenville (GREE) Quality Department is committed to providing high quality products and service that meet our customer’s expectations. The Quality Inspector is involved with the assurance of product quality through testing and verification of the production processes. This position is responsible for compliance with applicable standards as well as customer requirements. This would involve collaboration, brainstorming, and problem-solving skills. The Quality Inspector is also expected to ensure other employees are trained to understand quality and safety requirements as well as helping create solutions as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Follow all Company policies as outlined in Handbook
Follow all Berry GMPs, Safety Absolutes and Safe Working Policies
Follow all safety and food safety policies
Train employees in quality requirements as required. Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations of this training
Supervise any assigned team as required (e.g. repack, quality investigation, SQF, etc.)
Provide leadership in promoting a Quality Culture
Adhere to guidelines for Stop Work; Workplace Observations; and Zero Pellet Loss programs
Understand blade safety as it related to utility knife, j-knife and slitter blades
Complete essential job tasks in accordance with applicable Risk Assessments
Know the location and function of the safety emergency stop buttons/cords
Follow all Berry GMP, Food Safety, Food Security, Safety Absolutes, and Safe Working policies
Prepare for and participate as needed in audits including SQF, ISO, customer, etc.
Champion highest possible quality of goods in accordance with Greenville Quality Procedure and Quality Absolutes
Read tape measure accurately down to 1/16” and 1 mm
Read a Traveler and understand it’s components
Perform necessary quality checks unassisted (camber, weight, gauge, size)
Correctly read and use a micrometer
Perform blender check and follow recipe book
Operate all lab equipment in order to perform physical properties testing and file electronically
Ensure that all equipment is calibrated before use
Must be able to reference and follow all National Testing Standards (ASTM, etc.)
Ability to train new Quality Inspectors on all responsibilities including checking order set ups and the use of lab equipment
Navigate and utilize company provided software (CPro, myDevelopment, Office 365, Self Service, JDE, MS Office, Minitab, etc.)
Review quality system requirements and be aware of department metrics
Educate production team on quality control issues and work with departmental managers to improve overall company safety and product quality
Report any quality defects to the responsible production personnel
Investigate quality problems and help with determining Root Cause/Corrective Action
Has authority to put a “hold” on any product found to be out of specification and can follow the hold procedure
If licensed (training given by Berry Global), operate forklift to transport material to and from warehouse and hold area
Assist in collecting and filing all retains
Perform necessary housekeeping duties to support 6S and SQF standards
Verify AQL Holds
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent training desired
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Possess and develop teamwork skills (Communication, Responsibility, Honesty, Active Listening, Empathy, Collaboration, Awareness, etc.)
Possess positive attitude and ability to offer constructive solutions to performance obstacles
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Able to work with minimum supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to train others
Possess good computer and mathematical skills
Focused and organized to maintain test integrity and accuracy
Must have ability to analyze the data that is collected for the purpose of continuous improvement
Understand and utilize Quality Tools, SPC, etc.
Endeavor to achieve and maintain a QA certification (e.g. ASQ CQIA)
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to become proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Able to follow general laboratory techniques
Attention to detail and able to focus
Able to acquire Forklift licensing (training given by Berry Global)
Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and Office 365
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking for up to 12 hrs.
Able to bend down and reach overhead
Exposure to high heat for periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/26250/quality-assurance-inspector/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location US-SC-GREENVILLE
Job ID 2024-26250
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Quality Assurance & ISO Management
Location : Address 609 WORLEY ROAD
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